Monday, March 29, 2010

Food Revolution- Cooking Co-Op Style

In my DVD, I call for a food revolution. Then Oprah on her Food 101 show calls for a food revolution. And now we have a reality show on Friday nights, "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution."The British chef goes to Huntington, W.Va to encourage people to choose fresh produce over processed foods. It is astounding to see school children eat pizza for breakfast, chicken nuggets for lunch and when asked what they had for dinner- chicken fingers! No wonder the Center for Disease Control named Huntinton, W.Va our country's unhealthiest city. And what is needed is a system where we band together to cook affordable, healthier meals. By cooking in quantity one night a week, you can shop more efficiently, enjoy the fruits of yours and others creativity, save 1 1/2 -2 hours a week(to exercise), all with a social twist getting to spend a little more time with neighbors, co-workers and friends. All that is needed is for this revolutionary way of enjoying dinner to become as fashionable as eating out. How much $$$, calories, fuel could be saved? Here in Richmond, Patrick Henry said, "... give me liberty, or give me death." Come on America- let's show the Brits a cooking co-op tea party!